A capability is a unit of work that can be delivered within a single calendar quarter. It’s achieved by breaking it down into smaller user stories. For Scrum teams, completing a capability typically takes one to six sprints.
Recommended Capability Format
- Capability level user story (why/what)
- As a … I want… so that….
- Description/Context (Why/What):
- Briefly explain the purpose and context of the capability. This can be the same description provided in the capability card.
- What We Want to Achieve (What)
- List of items in scope of this capability (in-scope section from the capability card)
- Design Notes (What/How):
- Outline the high-level design considerations for the epic.
- Tech Notes (How):
- Briefly describe the technical considerations for implementing the epic.
- NFRs/Other Considerations (what)
